AMD Sempron 3850 vs Intel Core i3-7101E

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AMD Sempron 3850 or AMD Sempron 3850 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The AMD Sempron 3850 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2014 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD Sempron series.
To use the AMD Sempron 3850, you'll need a motherboard with a AM1 socket.
The Intel Core i3-7101E features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2017 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-7101E, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
AMD Sempron 2000/3000 Group Intel Core i 7000U
AMD Sempron Family Intel Core i3
1 Generation 7
AMD Sempron 3850 Name Intel Core i3-7101E
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Sempron 3850 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Sempron 3850 is 1.3 GHz
The Intel Core i3-7101E has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-7101E is 3.9 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
4 CPU Cores 2
1.3 GHz Frequency 3.9 GHz
4x Cores 2x
No Hyperthreading Yes
4 Threads 4
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Sempron 3850 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Sempron 3850 uses the AMD Radeon HD 8280, which has 128 texture shaders
and 2 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i3-7101E has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-7101E uses the Intel HD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
11.1 Direct X 12
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
2 Execution units 24
5 Generation 9.5
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
Q2/2013 Release date Q2/2016
AMD Radeon HD 8280 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 630
128 Shaders 192
-- Max. displays --
28 nm Technology 14 nm
0.45 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode h264 Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
No VP9 Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
No VP8 Decode / Encode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 8.0 GB distributed across 1 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 12.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
No ECC Yes
8.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
1 Memory channels 2
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR3L-1600 Memory type DDR3-1600, DDR4-2400
pci PCIe pci
12.8 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 25 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 54 W watts.
90 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
25 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 54 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Sempron 3850 is manufactured using a 28 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i3-7101E is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
-- Part Number --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
2.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
30 $ Release price 117 $
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
AMD-V Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
0 bytes L3-Cache 3.0 MB
Q2/2014 Release date Q1/2017
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
AM1 Socket LGA 1151
Kabini (Jaguar) Architecture Kaby Lake U
28 nm Technology 14 nm
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2